Advanced Search

ICD 10 Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Don't Get Tripped Up By Combo Code

Published on Fri Oct 05, 2018

Question: What is the correct way to code for type 2 diabetes and a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Should I use E11.69 or E11.29? Montana Subscriber Answer: The correct way to code for this will be completely dependent on the way your provider has documented the patient’s condition. If the patient’s diabetes is the cause of the UTI, which is [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

ICD 10 Coding Alert

View All